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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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