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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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