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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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