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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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