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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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