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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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