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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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