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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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