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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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