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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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