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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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