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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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