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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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