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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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