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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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