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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free 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 e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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