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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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