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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 (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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