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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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