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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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