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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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