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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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