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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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