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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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