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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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