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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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