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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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