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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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