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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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