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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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