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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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