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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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