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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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