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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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