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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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