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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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