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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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