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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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