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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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