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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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