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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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