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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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