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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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