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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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