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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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