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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs 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 issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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