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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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