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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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