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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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