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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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