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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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