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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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