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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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