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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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