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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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