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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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