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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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