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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are 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 quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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