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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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