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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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