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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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