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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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