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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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