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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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