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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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