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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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