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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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