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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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