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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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