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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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