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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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