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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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