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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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