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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key 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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