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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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