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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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