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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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