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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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