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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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