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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently 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 elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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