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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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