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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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