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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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