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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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