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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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