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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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