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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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