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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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