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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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