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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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