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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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