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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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