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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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