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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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