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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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