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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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