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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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