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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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