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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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