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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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