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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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