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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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