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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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