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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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