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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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