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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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