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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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