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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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