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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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