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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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