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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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