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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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