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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently 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 are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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