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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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