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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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