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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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