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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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