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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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