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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources