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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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