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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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