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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online 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 several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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