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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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