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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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