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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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