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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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