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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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