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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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