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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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