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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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