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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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