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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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