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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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