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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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