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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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