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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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