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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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