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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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