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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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