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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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