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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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