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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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