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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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