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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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