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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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