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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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