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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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