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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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