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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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