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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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