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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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