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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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