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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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