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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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