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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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