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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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