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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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