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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key 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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