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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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