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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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