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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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