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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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