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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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