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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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