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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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