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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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