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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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