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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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