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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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