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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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