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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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