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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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