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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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