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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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