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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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