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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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