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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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