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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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