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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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