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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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