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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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