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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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