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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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