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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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