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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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