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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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