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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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