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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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