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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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