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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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