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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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