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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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