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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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