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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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