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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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