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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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