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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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