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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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