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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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