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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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