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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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