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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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