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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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