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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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