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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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