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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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