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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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