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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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