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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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