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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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