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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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