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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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