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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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