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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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