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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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