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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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