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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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