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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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