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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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