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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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