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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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