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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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