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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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