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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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