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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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