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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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