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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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