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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally 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 e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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