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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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