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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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