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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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