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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)