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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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