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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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