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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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