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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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