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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses 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 topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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