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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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