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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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