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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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