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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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