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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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