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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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