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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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