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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major 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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