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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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