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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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