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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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