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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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