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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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