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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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