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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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