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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the 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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