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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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