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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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