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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner 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 online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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