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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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