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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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