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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually 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 online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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