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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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