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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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