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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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