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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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