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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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