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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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