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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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