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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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