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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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