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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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