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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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