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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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