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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key 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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