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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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