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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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