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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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