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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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