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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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