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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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