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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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