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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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