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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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