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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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