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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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