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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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