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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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