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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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