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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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