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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students 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 considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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