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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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