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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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