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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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