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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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