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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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