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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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