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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the 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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