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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new 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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