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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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