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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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