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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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