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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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