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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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