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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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