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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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