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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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