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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education