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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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