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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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