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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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