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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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