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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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