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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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