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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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