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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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