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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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