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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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