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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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