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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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