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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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