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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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