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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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