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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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