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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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