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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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