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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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