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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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