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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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