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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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