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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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