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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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