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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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