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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education