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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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