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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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