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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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