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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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