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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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