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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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