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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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