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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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