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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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