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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are 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 several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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