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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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