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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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