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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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