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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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