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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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