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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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