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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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