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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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