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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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