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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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