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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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