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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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