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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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