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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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