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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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