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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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