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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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