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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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