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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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