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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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