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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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