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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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