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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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