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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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