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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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