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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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