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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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