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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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