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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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