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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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