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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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