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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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