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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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