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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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