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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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