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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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