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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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