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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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