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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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