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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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