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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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