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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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