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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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