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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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