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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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