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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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