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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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