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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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