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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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