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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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