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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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