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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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