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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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