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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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