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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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