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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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