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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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