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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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