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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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