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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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