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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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