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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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