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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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