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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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