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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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