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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources