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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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