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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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