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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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