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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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