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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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