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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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