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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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