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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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