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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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