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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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