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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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