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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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