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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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