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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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