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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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