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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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