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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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