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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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