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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free 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 e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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