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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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