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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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