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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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