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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly 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 a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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