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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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