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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major 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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