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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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