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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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