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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates 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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