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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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