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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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