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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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