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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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