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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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