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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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