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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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