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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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