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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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