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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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