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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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