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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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