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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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