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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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