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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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