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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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