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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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