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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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