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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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