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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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