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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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