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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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