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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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