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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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