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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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