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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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