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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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