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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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