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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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