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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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