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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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