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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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