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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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