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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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