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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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