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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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