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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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