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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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