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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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