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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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