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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the 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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