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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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