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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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