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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high 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 available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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