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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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