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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open 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 topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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