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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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