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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students 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 issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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