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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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