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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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