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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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