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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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