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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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