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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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