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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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