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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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