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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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