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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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