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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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