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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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