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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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