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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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