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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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