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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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