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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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