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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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