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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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