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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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