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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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