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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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