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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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