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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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