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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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