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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources