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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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