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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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