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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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